Jalen Williams Struggles in Game 6 Loss

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams ended up with a career-worst minus-40 plus/minus on Thursday night as his team was blown out by the Pacers, forcing a Game 7 in the NBA Finals on Sunday night in Oklahoma City. It was the lowest plus/minus for any NBA player in the NBA Finals during the play-by-play […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can't Close Out Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a disappointing performance in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, and now will have to win Game 7 at home to claim the NBA Championship. SGA had an uncharacteristic eight turnovers in the defeat after averaging only 2.4 turnovers per game during the regular […]

NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Training Camp?

Now over halfway through June – and with big free-agent signings and the NFL Draft in the books – teams are looking ahead to the proving ground of training camp. Read ahead to see our ...

Tyrese Haliburton Helps the Pacers Push the Thunder to Game 7

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (calf) was able to play in Game 6 and only needed to play 23 minutes to help his team get the win it needed to extend the NBA Finals to a Game 7 on Sunday. He finished with 14 points, five assists, two steals, and one rebound and had an […]

Obi Toppin Drops 20 Points in Pacers Win

Indiana Pacers forward/center Obi Toppin scored 20 points off the bench in 23 minutes in his team's Game 6 win, going 6-for-12 from the field and 4-for-7 from long range. He added six rebounds and two steals, and he continues to be a strong contributor off the bench for Indiana. In the NBA Finals, he […]

Pascal Siakam Powers Pacers to Game 6 Win

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam led his team to a 108-91 rout of the Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, forcing a Game 7 on Sunday night in Oklahoma City. Siakam had 16 points to go with 13 boards, three assists, and one blocked shot in his 32 minutes. It was Spicy P's […]

3 Fantasy Football Rookies to Target: Breakout Candidates and Draft Sleepers for FFPC Leagues

Enthusiasm within the fantasy football community for members of this year's rookie class was already surging months before we witnessed the results of April's NFL Draft. This frenzy for first-year players was sustained as many of you participated in rookie drafts, and it has remained robust as a rising number of rosters are being assembled […]

Moises Ballesteros Stays Hot on Thursday

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros continued his surge at the plate on Thursday during their contest against Triple-A Nashville. In this game, Ballesteros went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Since June 4, the young backstop has held an impressive .339/.388/.593 slash line with six doubles, three home runs, 17 RBI, and […]

Should I Draft DJ Giddens or Tahj Brooks? 2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Analysis

With the 2025 draft rumored to be one of the most notorious running back classes the NFL has seen in a long time, it makes things exciting no matter where your draft picks are in your rookie drafts. Everyone will undoubtedly be searching for this year's Bucky Irving and Tyrone Tracy Jr. to impact their team despite finding […]

Carlos Lagrange Strikes Out 12 Batters on Thursday

New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball en route to picking up the victory over Double-A New Hampshire on Thursday. In this outing, Lagrange struck out a season-high 12 batters and allowed just three hits and two walks. This was a much-needed bounce-back offering for Lagrange, as […]

James Tibbs III Performing Well at Double-A

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect James Tibbs III has been performing quite well during his first taste of Double-A action. On Thursday, Tibbs posted his first two-hit game at the level. During their game against Akron, Tibbs went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double, two RBI, and a walk. Through three games with Double-A […]

George Lombard Jr. Hits Second Double-A Long Ball

New York Yankees outfield prospect George Lombard Jr. went 2-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base during Thursday's game against Double-A New Hampshire. Lombard opened the season with High-A Hudson Valley but was able to earn a promotion to Double-A Somerset after 24 contests. During his first 39 games with Double-A, the top-ranked […]

Michael Arroyo Hits Home Run No. 15

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a walk during their contest against High-A Spokane on Thursday. Arroyo has enjoyed an impressive surge at the plate during June. Since June 1, Arroyo has posted a stellar .357/.486/.786 line with three doubles, seven home runs, 15 RBI, and […]

Kevin McGonigle Goes Deep on Thursday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI during their contest against High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. This was McGonigle's sixth-straight contest tallying at least one hit. During this six-game stretch, McGonigle has hit six doubles and launched two long balls. Since moving up to High-A, McGonigle has been […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Chase Burns, Quinn Mathews

Through the first three months of the season, several teams have begun to promote their top prospects to strengthen their MLB rosters. Boston has recently given the call to their top hitting prospects, while Chicago promoted right-handed pitcher Cade Horton. In this piece, we will look at three players who are currently performing at an […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/20/2025)

We have a full slate of games for Friday's MLB action. We have plenty of games with great hitter matchups, great ballparks for home runs, and great weather. The weather is especially warming up, which usually means good things for home run opportunities. I will provide my four favorite home run bets on today’s slate. […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday, 6/20/2025)

We've got a full slate with 15 games on Friday, so there are plenty of favorable spots to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to go 4-0 on our NRFI picks, while sticking to reasonable odds, since you don't want to be laying too much juice […]

J.P. France Set to Throw Third Live BP Friday

Per manager Joe Espada, Houston Astros starting pitcher J.P. France (shoulder) is slated to throw his third live batting practice on Friday. The New Orleans native recently threw a successful session late last week and has had solid progression in his return from right shoulder surgery last July. It will still be some time before […]

Paul Skenes Has Mixed Results on Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes had a decent start in Game 2 of their doubleheader on Friday, tossing six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision against the Detroit Tigers. Skenes struggled with control in this one, walking five and throwing only 61 of 105 pitches for strikes. Still, the 23-year-old phenom was able […]

Chas McCormick to Face Live Pitching Next Week

Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports that outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) will likely face live pitching next week in Florida. The 30-year-old has been shelved since May 31 with a left-oblique strain, but has recently progressed to swinging the bat and will soon take the next step in his recovery. He's sporting an unappealing […]

Orion Kerkering Closes Out Marlins on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Orion Kerkering threw a clean ninth inning to preserve a 2-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Kerkering was tasked with finishing off a dominant performance for Cristopher Sanchez. After an error and a single put runners on the corners, Kerkering was able to escape the jam to pick up […]

Cristopher Sanchez Goes Eight Strong Innings in Win Over Marlins

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez picked up his sixth win of the year in a 2-1 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Sanchez was extremely efficient in this one, needing just 91 pitches to get through eight one-run innings. He scattered five hits, struck out four, and didn't walk a batter. While he […]

Luis Garcia Working Toward Live Batting Practice

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada reports that starting pitcher Luis Garcia (elbow) could throw live batting practice next week. The 28-year-old experienced a setback a few months ago when he dealt with soreness and inflammation in his surgically repaired elbow, though it's excellent news that Houston anticipates him throwing BP next week. It's a critical […]

Spencer Strider Looks Good Again in Quality Start

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (2-5) was strong on Thursday, allowing just one run over six innings in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets. Strider once again looked like his old self, striking out eight while allowing just five hits and one walk. This makes two solid outings in a row for […]

Andre Granillo Notches First Career Win, Then First Career Save in Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Andre Granillo had a day to remember on Thursday, collecting his first career win and first career save across the Cards' doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox. In Game 1, Granillo came into the game with two outs and runners on second and first in a tie ballgame, and was […]

Yordan Alvarez, Zach Dezenzo Still Not Hitting

Per Houston Astros manager Joe Espada, outfielders Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Zach Dezenzo (hand) are still not hitting. Dezenzo has been out with a capsule strain in his hand since the end of May, and though he's reportedly pain-free, he still hasn't picked up a bat. Alvarez, on the other hand, is still recovering from […]

Nolan Arenado Homers, Collects Three Hits in Second Half of Doubleheader

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado had a big game in the second half of the Cards' doubleheader with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI. Arenado helped get his team out to an early lead by homering in the third, and they would eventually win 6-5, […]

Joe Boyle Fans Eight in Win on Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle allowed three runs on five hits and one walk while striking out eight over five innings in Thursday's 8-4 win over Triple-A Omaha. Outside of allowing two home runs to Joey Wiemer, Boyle was quite good in this outing, generating 18 whiffs on 37 swings and stretching out […]

Steelers Offense Could Look to get the Ball Out of Aaron Rodgers' Hand Quickly

The Athletic's Mike DeFabo imagines that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's scheme will take many of the quick-game concepts from the West Coast offense that will help get the ball out of quarterback Aaron Rodgers' hand to keep him upright and take advantage of his quick release. It could mean lots of slants to […]